Word to Markdown Converter
Drop a .docx file and get clean Markdown with headings, lists, links and tables. Nothing is uploaded, and the .md file downloads instantly.
Your files never leave your device. Conversion runs in this browser tab.
Preview
It lives in a demo account, so use File > Make a copy to keep an editable version in your own Drive.
Demo documents are deleted after 24 hours.
How it works
- 1
Drop your Word file
Choose a .docx up to 50 MB. Legacy .doc files should be saved as .docx first.
- 2
Review the Markdown
Headings, bold and italic text, lists, links, tables and images are mapped to Markdown and shown in a live preview.
- 3
Copy or download
Copy the Markdown for ChatGPT, Notion or GitHub, download the .md file, or open it as a Google Doc.
What you get
Headings and structure
Word heading styles become # headings, paragraphs keep their order and horizontal rules are preserved.
Tables survive
Word tables are converted into Markdown pipe tables, something most converters silently drop.
Lists at every level
Bulleted, numbered and nested lists keep their nesting.
Inline formatting
Bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, superscript, links and footnotes come through as Markdown.
Images handled
Embedded images are listed as Markdown image references so you can re-upload them where the text lands.
Browser only
The .docx is unpacked and converted in your browser. No upload, no server copy, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a Word document to Markdown?
Drop the .docx file on the box above or click to choose it. The document is read in your browser and converted to Markdown within a second or two. Then copy it, download the .md file or open it in Google Docs.
Why is my .doc file rejected?
The old binary .doc format is not supported. Open the file in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice, save it as .docx and convert that file.
Are tables converted to Markdown?
Yes. Word tables become GitHub-flavoured pipe tables with a header row. Merged cells are flattened because Markdown has no equivalent.
What happens to images?
Images are referenced as Markdown image tags with a placeholder name so you know where they belong. Export the pictures from Word and add them where you publish.
Does it keep bold, italic and links?
Yes. Bold, italic, strikethrough, hyperlinks, inline code and footnotes are all mapped to their Markdown equivalents. Colours, fonts and highlights have no Markdown form and are dropped.
Is the file uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion uses a JavaScript library running in your browser tab. Only Open in Google Docs sends the resulting Markdown, and only when you click it.
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